Chapter 67
The next day, as usual, May came to bring her food
But this time, Adah didn’t accompany her, instead, Mandy came along with May
Mandy was a twenty year old college student, her eyes clear and innocent, radiating the vibrant glow of youth
Looking at herself, Claire realized she was only three years older than Mandy, yet she felt like a withered flower long past her innocence, burdened with weanness
The moment Mandy saw Claire, her eyes reddened with emotion
She gently held Claire’s injured left hand. It wasn’t just her fingers that were broken, her hand and arm bore the painful marks of Nathan’s belt, now bruised and discolored
Mandy said with heartfelt concern, “The Linwood family is tray awful. How could they treat you like this?”
“Claire, you should leave the Linwood family Don’t stay with those demons any longer”
Claire could feel Mandy’s genuine concern. During her five years in prison, no one from the Linwood family visited her Only May and Mandy took the time to see her, giving her a glimpse of kindness in the world.
They were good people, and Claire was determined to protect them at any cost.
Claire smiled at Mandy, Tll follow Mandy’s advice.“)
“Really?” Mandy’s eyes sparkled with surprise.
“Ves, really” Claire nodded.
However, before leaving the Linwood family, Claire knew she needed to ensure May and Mandy had a safe path out, so Ethan could no longer use them against herk
With that thought, Claire shifted the conversation to Mandy’s studies. “Mandy, how’s school going for you?”
“It’s going well. I manage to get a scholarship each semester.”
Seeing her confidence. Claire felt relieved. “Mandy, have you ever thought about studying abroad?“)
Mandy paused, a look of longing in her eyes. But she knew they didn’t have the money for that.
Her mother had her in her forties, and Mandy’s father had passed away when she was in elementary school. Her mother had worked tirelessly to support her through college. How could she dare to dream of studying abroad?%
“I haven’t thought about it,” she replied firmly, but Claire noticed the change in her demeanor.
“It, and I mean if you had the opportunity to study abroad without financial worries, would you go?” Claire asked.
Mandy smiled wryly. “Of course, I would love to, but such things only happen in dreams.”
Hearing this, Claire’s heart was at ease. If Mandy wanted to study abroad, it could be arranged.
Once she got the million dollars, she would send May and Mandy overseas immediately. Mandy could complete her education there, and May could be with her daughter
As long as they were out of Ethan’s reach, he couldn’t use them against her anymore.!!
She intended to leave the Linwood family, and no one would stop her. Even if the Linwood family refused to let her go, she was prepared to take drastic measures and leave all the money to May and Mandy)
That was why she asked Adah for a million dollars X
Her life had been harsh enough, she couldn’t let the people who cared about her suffer the same fate
For the next two days, Claire’s life remained calm.X
One morning, Vanessa came downstairs after washing up, ready for breakfast, only to find Nathan, Adah, and Ethan missing.!
Looking of the breakfast already set on the table, she asked, puzzled, “Haven’t my parents and brother gotten up yet?”
A servant answered, “Sir and the young master rushed to the office early without having breakfast, and the madam left after quickly eating a few bites.“X
Vanessa knew that her father and brother had been busy with the Eastborough Project, leaving early and returning late every day. But it was unusual for her mother to be up so early l
“Do you know where my mom went?” she asked again
